Baltimore officials investigating the van were assisted by the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. Baltimore Police Col. Sheree Briscoe told City Council members that officers had evacuated a four-block area around 100 East Pratt St. and were advising motorists and pedestrians to avoid the area while authorities investigate.

T. Rowe Price employee Manan Katohora was coming out of a meeting in the company’s building when the building’s fire alarm went off. The building had a fire drill just two weeks ago, so Katohora said he was not surprised when he was told to evacuate.

Around noon, Katohora and several colleagues received an automated message from the company explaining the discovery of the suspicious vehicle.

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“This is the first time in my life I’ve seen this much yellow tape,” Katohora said while watching police survey the area near Redwood and Light streets.

T. Rowe Price arranged for shuttle buses to take employees to the company’s Owings Mills offices. Employees were also told they would be reimbursed for the cost of ride sharing services. Katohora called an Uber but said the car was unable to get close enough to the scene to pick him up.